Compaq 247320-003 - Deskpro 4000 - 5166 Model 2500/CDS Reference Manual page 225

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A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor
may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the
device.
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following
precautions:
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products
in static-safe containers.
Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers
until they arrive at static-free workstations.
Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them
from their containers.
Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
Always be properly grounded when touching a static-
sensitive component or assembly.
There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of
the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-
sensitive parts:
Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded
workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible
straps with a minimum of 1 Mohm +/- 10 percent resistance
in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the
strap snug against the skin.
Use heelstraps, toestraps, or bootstraps at standing
workstations. Wear the straps on both feet when standing on
conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.
Use conductive field service tools.
Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-
dissipating work mat.